Toph was troubled. He hadn't expected this project to be so complicated. All he wanted was to surprise Arya.

"There are a few things I need to tell you," Zuko said in his usual serious tone, getting straight to business. He pulled up the theme park on his computer's map, urging Toph to look.

"Take a look at this... Geographically, this theme park is right at the intersection of the new and old town. It doesn't have a strategic location advantage.

"Nowadays, transportation is well-developed, so people who want to go to theme parks tend to choose larger ones outside the city. And if they prefer staying in the city, there are a couple of options with convenient transportation that can meet their needs."

Zuko couldn't stop talking, and Toph was struggling to stay awake.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Zuko reached his conclusion. "So, I don't think this project is profitable. Do you understand?"

Toph jumped up, suddenly more alert. "Oh... Huh?"

Toph asked, "Bro, must it be profitable?"

Zuko frowned. "Do you think we're running a charity here? We wouldn't need to invest in a project like this if it were for charity. And if you're concerned about boosting the Hamerton Group's social status, that's unnecessary. We're already—"

"Can't you just support me, brother? Can't you give it to me as a gift?" Toph pleaded.

Zuko's irritation was evident. "That's not how it works."

but also a newfound determination. He had worked tirelessly to come up with a theme park renovation proposal overnight

effort, Zuko

Toph." Zuko smiled. "I guess I'll have to

according to Toph's plan, it would be a vintage theme park with basic entertainment amenities. The Ferris wheel and merry-go-round would be the iconic attractions. The unique cafes would also remain, making them

and Arya's serial comic was reaching its end, a film company had already invested in the animation. It could serve as the filming location if the renovation was completed in time. And there, Toph planned to confess his love to

of excitement as if that

and bodyguards arrived to pick her up. However, the little girl wasn't ready to go home just yet. With her parents'

crowds. Last time, she

bodyguards remained vigilant as they accompanied her to the

encountered the same mysterious man from her previous visit. At first, she didn't recognize him, but his familiar eyes gave him away. He held a vanilla ice cream in his

We meet again!" the man greeted

him from approaching too closely. The man remained calm and collected despite the confrontation, radiating an unexpected sense of

liked this flavor," he told her, holding up his ice

like it too?" Persephone

appearing lost in thought. "Someone else liked it in the

a gut feeling that this man wasn't a

princess, I accidentally ruined your ice cream last time. Can I buy you a new one today?" he

cream, passing it to

ice cream cone in

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